Don't let me go?

Chapter 28

Harry's POV

It's been a long flight and it was late at night when I came back home. I was supposed to be jet-lagged, but I don't feel a bit of it because of the enthusiasm and the excitement to finally see her. I was fully energetic and now I just cannot wait for the morning to finally dawn. 

I took a shower, changed into my comfy clothes, ordered some pizza and listened to music and was trying to sleep but sleep refused to dawn upon me for a long time. It was late after midnight when I finally slept. 

Candice's POV

I woke up due to my alarm clock ringing. I didn't attend school yesterday because I was pissed off and didn't wanna snap at people. But I don't think I can do that today as well. I had to go. 

Even though I knew there would be no texts or calls from him, I checked my cell phone in a hope. But I guess I should get used to disappointments, because that's what I get in the end.

I got up, took a shower, changed my clothes and was currently having my breakfast. Liam was still asleep so I left him a note to tell that I was leaving for school. I walked for about 15 minutes and finally reached the building and was greeted by Niall.

"Good Morning Candice!!" He greeted in his ever-excited tone with the usual warm smile.

"Good Morning Niall." I greeted him back.

He dragged me to the canteen as usual and there we saw Louis and his entire group.

"Gooooood Morniiiingg Candiceeeeeeee!!" Louis literally shrieked in my ear. 

"What's up sunshine?" Zayn greeted me.

"Goooood Morniiiing Louuueeehhh!" I tried to copy him.

"And I'm doing fine Zayn. What about you?" I smiled at him and the girls.

"Woaaaahhh finallyyy someone to match my energy. I loveeee youuu Candice." Louis replied.

"Hahahahha. Better get a hold of your guy Eleanor."  Niall jumped into the conversation.

"Ohh I'm not worried at all, I know where his loyalty lies hahahah." She replied.

It seemed like a start to a better day, better than the last two days at least.  The bell rang soon and we scattered into our respective classes. The first 03 classes went by fine without any drama and unusual things happening. Right now, I was bearing the History class and was waiting for the bell to ring. I wanted out of here, it was so boring.

After what seemed like eternity, the bell finally rang. It was breaaakk time! I was walking towards the lockers with Niall when he said he'll see me in some time. God knows what's up with him today, he's acting so strange today. He kept smiling ear to ear when he saw me. I don't know what's making him so excited today.

I continued to walk towards the locker room. My locker was a mess and I thought to arrange it a bit. There were so many assignment papers lying around so I took them out but they fell off of my hands when someone shrieked loudly.  

"Heyyyy Roseeee!!!"

I looked up and I couldn't believe it was him!!

"Ohh my God, Harrryyyy!!!" I literally pounced to hug him.

He embraced my flying hug and the feeling of finally seeing him after so long, it was indescribable. All the sparks, the butterflies, everything felt rejuvenated.

Damn his impact on me!!

My head rested on his shoulders for a couple of seconds when he whispered in my ear..

"I'm sorry Rose."

His words ran a shiver down my spine! But it reminded me that I was supposed to be mad at him. I shouldn't have hugged him, I was not supposed to react this way. What was even wrong with me!? I got a hold of myself and let go of his hug.

I slapped his shoulder. 

"What's even wrong with you? I've tried reaching your cell so many times but you switched it off. I didn't know I annoy you so much?" I said playfully.

"You annoy me a lot more than you know but I like being annoyed by you. But I'm so sorry that I switched off my cell, I wanted to surprise you."  He said.

"Getting me annoyed and angry first and then surprising me. That's a lame way of surprising." I replied sarcastically. 

"What matters is you are smiling and please don't tell me you aren't surprised by seeing me here. It would hurt my little heart so much." He said in his dramatic tone, keeping a hand over his heart.

"Ohh shut up youuu! Help me pick all these papers now."

We picked up the papers and walked towards the canteen to meet everyone else. And Niall was sitting in the center and everyone was watching something on his cell and smiling ear to ear. As soon as I came, he switched it off.

"What's up guys? What are you all watching?" I asked while Harry was greeting and meeting everyone individually. 

"Ahh n-nothing special, just a random video." Perrie replied.

I saw Niall making some weird faces at Harry and that's when I sensed something fishy and insisted on seeing that video. After a lot of arguments, Harry asked them to show me the video.

Turns out, it was a video of me reacting to Harry's surprise. I looked like a kid being scared to death. It was so funny, but in a way it was cute too.

"I wanted to record your reaction to the surprise. I wanted to cherish the moment." Harry replied in his defense because he thought I would be mad. 

"It's alright Harry? You don't have to give me an explanation. I didn't mind it at all." I smiled at him. 

The bell rang and we all went to our classes once again, but the time seemed to have gained the wings again. The school got over soon and Harry insisted on driving me back home and I agreed.  

We were in the car, discussing things about both of us, about the school, about his grandmother, about Sydney and a lot of other things. We reached my house's driveway in no time. As I was about to step out of the car, Harry stopped me. 

"Wait Rose. I got something for you. I'm not too sure if you'll like it but I really hope you do." He said, handing me over a bag.

"What is it, Harry?"

"You'll know when you open it. But I just wanted to know if you're free at around 07pm?"

"Yeah I am." I responded.

"Great then! I'll pick you up. Be ready." He said with a strange happiness shining bright in his eyes.

"Where are we going?" I asked curiously. 

"You ask so many questions Rose. You'll ruin my surprise."

"I just wanted to know so that I know what should I wear?" 

"Dress up in whatever you want, you'll look gorgeous anyway."  He said with a glimmering smile and winked at me.

His words were making me blush and I was trying to hide it.

"I'll see you in the evening Harry. Take care."